How far is Horicon, WI from Franklin, WI?

The driving distance from Horicon, WI to Franklin, WI is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.91 mi
01h 19m
Flight
49.03 mi
78.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.03 mi
Kilometers
78.91 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.91 mi
Kilometers
94.81 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Thu, Apr 23, 9:18 AM CDT
Return by in Horicon
Thu, Apr 23, 10:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Horicon
2026-04-23T07:59
Arrive Franklin
Thu, Apr 23, 9:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Horicon
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Richfield
WI

Village in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States

From Horicon
29.5 mi
00h 39m
To Franklin
29.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Horicon and Franklin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Horicon and Franklin.

  1. 1

    Start on South Elm Street

    19 m · 5 sec · South Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Lake Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Lake Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 33

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33

    46 m · 3 sec · State Highway 33

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1690 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    37.2 mi · 44 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward US 45, WI 100: 108th Street

    934 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 100 South, US 45 South

    4.8 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    26 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    49 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Horicon and Franklin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
37.6 mi · 64%
State Highway 33
13.2 mi · 22%
WI 100 South
4.82 mi · 8%
Main Street
1.11 mi · 2%
East Lake Street
1.09 mi · 2%
I 43 South
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

37.2 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
49 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richfield
00h 39m from Horicon
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Horicon and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Horicon to Franklin?

The road trip is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km) and usually takes 01h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Horicon and 29.5 miles from Franklin.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 49 miles (78.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Horicon and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Richfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Richfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richfield.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

33 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

41 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

55 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

59 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Horicon and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 49.03 mi (78.91 km).

Horicon

#1 Horicon

City in Dodge County, Wisconsin

Population3,680
Coordinates43.4513800, -88.6312100
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,222
Coordinates42.8886300, -88.0384200
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Horicon (-88.63121, 43.45138)
End: Franklin (-88.03842, 42.88863)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.87 L · about $7.84
Round trip
$15.69
4.16 gal · 15.74 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.84 $15.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.85 $17.69
Premium $4.65 $9.68 $19.36
Diesel $5.30 $11.03 $22.06

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Horicon and Franklin. The current time is 07:59:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.